Curtain-pole adjuster



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CURTAIN POLE ADJUSTER.

(Application filed Sept. 13, 1897.)

(No Model.)

NF-IE STATES ATENT met.

GEORGE LOOS, OF PITTSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

CURTAlN-POLEADJUSTER.

SP1]C'IFICA'JJION forming part of Letters Patent No. 607,117, dated July 12, 1898.

Application filed September 13, 1897- Serial No. 651,424. (No model.)

To ctZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE Loos, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Pittsburg, in the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvementsin Curtain- Iole Adjusters, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in curtain-pole adj usters, and has for its object to provide novel and effective means forplacin g the curtains and pole in position and for removing the same therefrom while the operator is standing upon the floor; and to this end the invention consists in the novel construction, combination, and arrangement of partsto be hereinafter more specifically described, and particularly pointed out in the claims.

The invention further aims to construct a device for this purpose that may be folded into a neat and compact form when not in use, and thereby requiring but a small amount of space for storing the same.

Still further objects reside in the simplicity of construction, strength, durability, cheapness to manufacture, and in 'the effectiveness of operation. I.

In describing the invention in detail reference is had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification and wherein like letters of reference indicate similar parts throughout the several views,in which Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the device ready for usein removing the curtains. Fig. 2 is aside View of one of the removable brackets. Fig. 3 is-a perspective view of a portion of one of the horizontal bars and of its support. Fig. 4 is a similar View of a portion of the main standard and of the supplemental one hinged thereto. Fig. 5 is a side view of a portion of the two standards.

Referring now to the drawings by referenceletters, a indicates the main standard, which is provided about midway of its length and on two sides thereof with a series of notches b b, which are adapted to receive the lower ends of the braces c, which have their upper ends hinged to the horizontal bars cl and support the same when the device is being used. These horizontal bars have their inner ends hinged to the top of the standard a in a manner to permit their folding against the sides thereof, their outer or free ends receiving the adjustable brackets e, which are provided with slots 6 to receive the bars. In order to extend the length of the main standard when so desired, I have hinged to the lower end of the same a supplemental or auxiliary standard a, of the same dimensions as the main one, which is held in alinement with the main standard when extended by means of a pin or'bolt f, passing through keepers g, secured in the standards a and a, and when it is not desired to employ this auxiliary standard the same may be folded against the main standard, where it may be retained by means of a pin 72, passing through a lug 70, secured to the main standard and into the lower end of the auxiliary standard.

As the manner in which the device is employed for removing the curtains from the pole is indicated in dotted lines, a detailed description of the same is deemed unnecessary, and the many advantages of such a device will readily suggest themselves to any one skilled in such work.

It will be noted also that various changes may be made in the details of construction without departing from the general spirit of my invention.

' Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a curtain-pole adjuster, the combination of the main standard, two horizontal bars hinged to its top, braces hinged to the underneath sides of said bars and adapted to support the same by engaging in notches provided therefor in the main standard, and adjustable brackets secured on the outer ends of the horizontal bars, substantially as shown and described.

2. In a curtain-pole adjuster, the combination of the main standard, horizontal bars hinged to the top thereof, braces for supporting said bars, adjustable brackets on the said bars, and an auxiliary standard hinged to the lower end of the main standard, substantially as shown and described.

3. In a curtain-pole adjuster, the combination of the main standard provided with notches on two of its sides, horizontal bars hinged to the upper end of the main standard, supporting-braces hinged to the underneath sides of the bars and engaging in the notches provided therefor in the main standard, adjustable brackets on said bars, an auxiliary standard hinged to the lower end of the main standard, and means for locking said auxiliary standard in the extended or folded position, substantially as shown and described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

GEORGE LOOS.

Vitnesses:

J OIIN NOLAND, GEO. B. PARKER. 

